Waco Fire Department

Employment

The Waco Fire Department does not issue or accept applications unless they are in the process of hiring.

The Department lists their employment opportunities on the City of Waco Job Listings as well as the Texas Commission on Fire Protection website.

In 2010, the Waco Fire Department implemented a new hiring process. The Department will begin hiring qualified individuals without requiring them to be pre-certified. Certified applicants will still be eligible to apply if they meet the minimum requirements. All applicants will be required to meet the minimum requirements listed below.

Minimum Requirements:

U.S. citizen

18-35 years of age

Excellent Health

High School Diploma or

GED with 12 hours of college

Normal hearing

Vision of at least 20/100 correctable to 20/20 in each eye

Valid Texas drivers license

Good driving record

Pass the written examination

Pass a physical agility test

No felony convictions

Pass a criminal background check

Pass a reference check

Pass a polygragh examination

Military service discharge under honorable conditions

Meet all requirements of the Civil Service Commission and the City of Waco

Be able to meet pre-employment conditions

Pass medical examination

If you have any questions regarding employment with the Waco Fire Department, please call the Administration Office at (254)750-1740.